Staffordshire Specialist Domestic and Sexual Violence Resources

Forced Marriage Unit

0207 0080151

www.gov.uk/stop-forced-marriage

Galop

Emotional and practical support for LGBT and people experiencing domestic abuse.

0800 999 5428

www.galop.org.uk/domesticabuse

Glow

Domestic abuse charity that supports people experiencing domestic abuse.

0330 0945 559

support@findtheglow.org.uk

www.findtheglow.org.uk

Information and Training on Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs)

www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/crime/domestic-homicide-review/

MARAC Information

Provides full practitioner resources, including downloadable CAADA and DASH forms.

http://www.safelives.org.uk/practice-support/resources-marac-meetings

Men’s Advice Line

The Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic violence and abuse.

0808 801 0327

www.mensadviceline.org.uk

New Era Victim Support

New Era is the new holistic Domestic Abuse (DA) service operating across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, providing free and confidential support for victims, perpetrators and their families.

0300 303 3778

https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/support-near-you/west-midlands/new-era

Pathway Project

Pathway provides refuge accommodation and community outreach support in Burtnwood, Tamworth and Lichfield for women, children & men living with, escaping or recovering from the impact of domestic and sexual violence.

01543 676800 (24 hours)

www.pathway-project.co.uk/services/24-hour-helpline

Police

Emergency- 999

Non emergency – 101

Refuge

Domestic violence service for women and children; run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge.

0808 2000 247 (24-hour)

www.refuge.org.uk

Respect Phoneline

The Respect phoneline is an information and advice line for anyone who is violent and/or abusive towards their partner. It also provides information and contact details of perpetrator programmes available in the UK.

0845 122 8609

www.respectphoneline.org.uk

Rights of Women

Rights of Women has produced a number of information sheets on legal issues affecting women; these can be downloaded free of charge on its website.

www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/legal.php

Savana (Sexual Abuse)

Service in Stoke-on-Trent for victims of sexual abuse and rape.

01782 433204 

www.savana.org.uk

Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre (SARAC)

SARAC delivers a specialised service to people aged 13 and over in Burton-upon-Trent who are affected by rape, sexual and/or domestic abuse.

01283 517185

www.sarac.org.uk

Staffordshire Buddies

HIV and Sexual Health Charity for Stoke and Staffordshire. Provides support, information, advocacy and advice to those living with, or affected by, the virus, and by undertaking health promotion support to communities at risk.

01782 201251

www.staffordshirebuddies.co.uk

Staffordshire Children’s Services

First Response -0800 13 13 126

EDT – 0845 604 2886

www.staffordshire.gov.uk/health/childrenandfamilycare/homepage.aspx

Staffordshire Women’s Aid

Staffordshire Women’s Aid provides refuge accommodation and community outreach support in the Stafford borough, South Staffordshire and Cannock Chase for women, children and men living with, escaping or recovering from the impact of domestic and sexual violence. Staffordshire Women’s Aid helpline is the central referral line for sexual violence victims throughout the whole county.

0300 330 5959 (24 hours)

www.staffordshirewomensaid.org

Women’s Aid

www.womensaid.org.uk